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The kratom legal landscape has shifted faster in the past year than at any point in its history. New bans, the first-ever ban reversal, a wave of 7-OH actions, and a stack of pending bills have all landed in 2025 and 2026. We built this guide as a single page you can bookmark and return to: an interactive map, a searchable state table, a timeline of what changed, and the context behind it.

Interactive Legal Status Map

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Legal & Regulated (KCPA) Legal (No Specific Law) Restricted / Partial Banned Pending Major Legislation

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Kratom Legal Status by State

  • Alabama — Banned: Banned since 2016. Alkaloids classified Schedule I.
  • Alaska — Legal (No Specific Law): No statewide law. Proposed Anchorage ban pending.
  • Arizona — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA in effect. (Age 18+)
  • Arkansas — Banned: Full statewide prohibition.
  • California — Legal (No Specific Law): No statewide kratom law. Local bans in San Diego, Oceanside & Newport Beach; CDPH retail enforcement active.
  • Colorado — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA. Denver has a local ban. Synthetic 7-OH prohibited. (Age 18+)
  • Connecticut — Banned: Schedule I designation (HB6855). Enforcement began Feb 2026.
  • Delaware — Legal (No Specific Law): No specific restrictions.
  • Florida — Restricted / Partial: Legal statewide except Sarasota County ban. Concentrated 7-OH products restricted.
  • Georgia — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA. Age raised to 21+ in Jan 2025. (Age 21+)
  • Hawaii — Pending Major Legislation: Currently legal. Ban legislation under consideration.
  • Idaho — Legal (No Specific Law): Legal. KCPA bill (SB 1282) stalled in committee.
  • Illinois — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA in effect. (Age 18+)
  • Indiana — Banned: Banned since 2014.
  • Iowa — Pending Major Legislation: Currently legal. SF 2013 proposes Schedule I classification. (Age 18+)
  • Kansas — Legal (No Specific Law): Minimal restrictions. 2026 alkaloid/concentrate bill introduced.
  • Kentucky — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): Legal with KCPA-style regulation.
  • Louisiana — Banned: Ban effective Aug 2025 (SB 154). Penalties up to 5 years. We cannot ship here.
  • Maine — Legal (No Specific Law): No statewide restrictions.
  • Maryland — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA passed and signed 2024.
  • Massachusetts — Pending Major Legislation: Currently legal. Competing KCPA & ban bills filed 2025.
  • Michigan — Pending Major Legislation: Currently legal. HB 5537 would prohibit kratom.
  • Minnesota — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): Legal 18+. KCPA review pending. (Age 18+)
  • Mississippi — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA (HB1077) effective Jul 2025. Bans synthetic 7-OH. (Age 21+)
  • Missouri — Legal (No Specific Law): Legal. Regulations under review.
  • Montana — Legal (No Specific Law): No specific regulation.
  • Nebraska — Legal (No Specific Law): No specific regulation.
  • Nevada — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA passed.
  • New Hampshire — Legal (No Specific Law): Legal 18+. Some local variations. (Age 18+)
  • New Jersey — Legal (No Specific Law): No specific kratom regulation.
  • New Mexico — Legal (No Specific Law): No specific regulation.
  • New York — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): 21+ sales restriction implemented 2025. (Age 21+)
  • North Carolina — Legal (No Specific Law): Legal. 18+ age practice widely followed. (Age 18+)
  • North Dakota — Legal (No Specific Law): No specific regulation.
  • Ohio — Restricted / Partial: Emergency rule (Dec 2025) bans most products except pure mitragynine.
  • Oklahoma — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA regulation established.
  • Oregon — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): 21+ age requirement. Kratom must be disclosed as an ingredient. (Age 21+)
  • Pennsylvania — Legal (No Specific Law): No specific kratom regulation.
  • Rhode Island — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): Ban REVERSED — regulated framework live as of Apr 1, 2026 (first state to reverse a ban). (Age 21+)
  • South Carolina — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA signed May 2025. Locked display cases required.
  • South Dakota — Legal (No Specific Law): Legal 21+. Ban attempt failed Jan 2026. (Age 21+)
  • Tennessee — Banned: NEW BAN — “Matthew Davenport’s Law” (HB1649) signed; full ban effective July 1, 2026.
  • Texas — Legal (No Specific Law): Legal. HSC Ch. 444 caps 7-OH at 2% of alkaloids and bans synthetic alkaloids. Bills pending.
  • Utah — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA in place. SB 45 amended — plain leaf remains legal.
  • Vermont — Banned: Complete statewide ban.
  • Virginia — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA passed 2023.
  • Washington — Restricted / Partial: Legal except the Spokane city ban (Mar 2026). 95% excise tax proposed.
  • West Virginia — Legal & Regulated (KCPA): KCPA passed 2023.
  • Wisconsin — Banned: Statewide prohibition.
  • Wyoming — Legal (No Specific Law): No specific regulation. Ban attempt defeated 2026.
  • Washington D.C. — Banned: Banned. Treated as a Schedule I substance.

What Changed in 2025–2026: A Timeline

A quick look at the most consequential developments of the past year. Green marks wins for kratom access, red marks new bans or restrictions, and orange marks mixed or pending action.

March 2025
Mississippi Passes HB1077 (KCPA)
Mississippi adopted the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, setting a 21+ age requirement and banning synthetic 7-OH concentrates while keeping natural kratom accessible to adults.
May 2025
South Carolina Signs KCPA Into Law
South Carolina’s KCPA took effect, requiring locked display cases and setting limits on synthetic alkaloid content — a model for responsible regulation.
June 2025
Connecticut Signs HB6855
Connecticut designated kratom and its derivatives, including 7-OH, as Schedule I substances. Enforcement began in February 2026.
July 2025
Rhode Island Reverses Its Ban 🎉
In a historic first, Rhode Island passed legislation to reverse its kratom ban and move to a regulated framework — the first state ever to reverse a kratom prohibition.
July 2025
HHS Issues 7-OH Scheduling Recommendation
Federal health officials recommended scheduling synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine. This targets synthetic derivatives — not natural kratom leaf — and the DEA has not finalized a rule, but it accelerated state-level action on 7-OH products.
August 2025
Louisiana Ban Takes Effect
Louisiana’s SB 154 went into effect, making it the 6th state to fully prohibit kratom, with penalties up to 5 years. Kraken Kratom can no longer ship to Louisiana.
December 2025
Ohio Issues Emergency Kratom Rule
Ohio’s Board of Pharmacy issued an emergency rule banning most kratom products except those composed solely of pure mitragynine.
March 2026
Spokane, WA Enacts City-Level Ban
Spokane enacted a local ban on kratom sales — a reminder that even in legal states, local jurisdictions can impose their own restrictions.
April 1, 2026
Rhode Island’s Regulated Framework Goes Live
The Rhode Island Kratom Act took effect, formally moving the state from prohibition to a KCPA-style regulated market for adults 21+.
April 2026
Tennessee Bans Kratom — 8th State
Gov. Bill Lee signed “Matthew Davenport’s Law” (HB1649), a full ban covering natural leaf, powder, capsules, and extracts. It takes effect July 1, 2026, making Tennessee the 8th state to fully ban kratom.

By the Numbers: 2026 Snapshot

17States with KCPA or similar regulation
18States legal with no specific law
8States with full bans (plus D.C.)
3States with partial restrictions
4+States with major pending bills

What’s Happening with 7-OH?

One of the biggest stories of 2025–2026 was the wave of action around 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a concentrated kratom derivative. Here’s the key context:

✅ Federal status: Natural kratom remains unscheduled and legal at the federal level as of 2026. The HHS scheduling recommendation specifically targets synthetic 7-OH — not natural kratom leaf or traditional kratom products — and the DEA has not finalized a federal rule.

Kraken Kratom has never sold or supported synthetic 7-OH products. The distinction between natural kratom and synthetic derivatives matters, and we support sensible regulation that protects consumers while preserving access to natural, lab-tested kratom. States that have independently restricted or banned 7-OH products include Louisiana, Connecticut, Mississippi, Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, and South Carolina — though in several of these, natural kratom’s status differs from the synthetic-7-OH rules.

Why Advocacy Matters More Than Ever

If the timeline makes one thing clear, it’s that nothing is settled. States are moving in both directions — some passing protections (Mississippi, South Carolina, Rhode Island) while others advance bans (Connecticut, Tennessee, Michigan). The outcome often depends on whether informed voices show up.

💬 Contact your reps. A personal call or email from a constituent makes a real difference, especially while bills are in committee.
📜 Support the KCPA. The Kratom Consumer Protection Act creates a responsible framework: age limits, lab-testing requirements, and labeling standards — the opposite of an unregulated free-for-all.
🤝 Join the AKA. The American Kratom Association coordinates advocacy nationwide, tracks bills, and mobilizes supporters.

We’ll update this guide as new legislation passes and the landscape evolves. Bookmark it and check back so you never miss a change in your state. Questions about a specific area? Visit the Kraken Kratom blog for the latest updates.

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⚠️ Reminder: This article is updated periodically but may not reflect the very latest change in every jurisdiction. Always check your state and local laws before purchasing. This is not legal advice. Kraken Kratom products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and have not been evaluated by the FDA. You must be 21 or older to purchase.
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